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8.30.2017

5 "Bodycon" Dresses You Need + FF Link-Up!

Dress: Leith, Chambray: J. Crew, Sneakers: Steve Madden (old but LOVE this version), Sunnies: Madewell, Backpack: Rebecca Minkoff
Happy Hump Day! Hope y'all are having a great week so far. I have just been SUPER drained all week. There's just a lot going on with my job and I think seeing everything that's going on in Houston and just feeling so helpless is making me feel so heavy. I am a huge animal lover so I did want to share this amazing organization helping to save and re-home displaced pets and they are accepting donations!

I never thought I would be writing a post about how much I like body-con dresses but here we are! I would say that my picks are the least "body-conscious" version of bodycon dresses because they are just SO flattering and definitely are not overly revealing on your body. They actually really hug you in all the right places and the main reason I love them is because they're so easy and comfortable to just throw on when you're on the go!




8.28.2017

Dressing Up Joggers

Tee: H&M, Pants: Madewell, Heels: J. Crew (old, similar here), Bag: Tory Burch, Sunnies: Ray-Ban
Happy Monday loves! Hope you had a great weekend. Did any of y'all watch the Game of Thrones finale?! Holy. Moly. I won't talk any spoilers but I just can't believe this season is already over. Such a rollercoaster! We had friends come over and we went to a wine bar near our house then dinner beforehand. Let's just say wine was necessary for that episode.

I saw these joggers and absolutely fell in love. I wanted a comfy pair of pants to wear up to NYC a few weekends ago and these were a GREAT price but I loved that I could also totally dress them up and wear them to work! They would look perfect with mules or a cute pair of heels or even Adidas if you want to dress the outfit down. Such a great investment!

[Linking up with Biana from B Loved BostonThe Blended BlogTrend SpinStyle on the Daily, and ByLaurenM]
8.25.2017

Getting Back into Health + Fitness Post-Wedding


Happy Friday loves! Hope you had a great week and have some fun weekend plans ahead. We have lots of family plans again this weekend so that will be super nice! Tonight, I definitely need a date night with the hubby that includes chips, queso and margs. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous so I just want to enjoy!

Today I just wanted to talk a little bit about my post-wedding fitness routine + diet because that has actually been a HUGE focus of mine the last month. I think it's fair to say that I pretty much took the entire month of July off from the gym + eating healthy because with my design class, our Cape Cod trip, NYC, and just a lot of other fun activities, it was hard to stay on track. I also just wanted a break because leading up to the wedding and even the few months after I was going at it pretty hard. However, after taking that time away I started feeling so BLAH again. Not because I was gaining weight but because going to the gym really helps with stress! It's also good for me to channel my energy into fitness versus spending money on clothes:) I know y'all feel me!

 I have cut down from 4 days at the gym to 3 just because it is getting a little busier at work and I want to be realistic. I find that 3 days is actually perfectly fine and I'm still achieving great results! I do usually supplement that 4th day with an at-home workout or going for a run. The breakdown is:
Day 1: 25 mins of HIIT cardio + Legs
Day 2: 25 mins of HIIT cardio + Upper Body
Day 3: 30 mins of HIIT cardio + Abs
Optional Day 4: Usually going for a jog, spin class, or yoga at home
I also just wanted to share some quick super healthy meal ideas because I feel like I have been doing SO well with avoiding eating out and sticking to a pretty clean diet.
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt + Granola + Berries OR some of these overnight oat recipes are SO good!
Lunch: Avocado Toast with either red pepper flakes or feta on Ezekial bread OR this salad=SO good
Dinner: 
Night 1-Salmon with lemon + salt and pepper + roasted sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts
Night 2-Zoodles (pre-cut so its super easy!) + lean ground beef + marinara (no sugar added)
Night 3-This pesto chicken recipe is SO easy and yummy
Night 4-Tacos on whole wheat tortillas with ground turkey, pico, butter lettuce, salsa and avocado
Night 5-Quinoa bowls with avocado, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion and cilantro lime dressing. Sometimes I'll roast brussel sprouts and put these on top too!

Hope this gave you guys a little bit of inspo! I always love reading about other blogger's fitness/diet routines just because I always need more ideas to stay motivated. Have a great weekend!
8.23.2017

Olive + Camel + Fashion Frenzy Link-Up!

Cami: Topshop, Jeans: Articles of Society, Heels: Vince Camuto, Bag: Goyard GM Saint-Louis, Sunnies: Ray-Ban
Happy Hump Day loves! Hope you're having a great week so far. Did any of you get a good view of the eclipse on Monday?! It was SO cloudy here so I got to see it only very briefly. Not to get too heavy here but I have to say that I read a quote from Bill Nye that really touched my heart given the climate of things currently. He said "Experiencing an eclipse changes the way we feel about space and how we are connected. I hope this moment reminds us all that we share a common origin among the stars, and that we are all citizens of the same planet." The full article is linked here.

Anyway, diving into today's outfit! I have these cami's in several colors and I just can't get enough of them. They are a definitely closet STAPLE that can be worn during summer but the main reason I love them is for pairing them with a cardigan or a blazer in the colder months. The flowy material makes it a little more dressy than pairing them with a basic tee. They're also less than $20 so you totally need at least one in your collection!


8.21.2017

Pop of Leopard + New Fave Jeans!

Tunic: Lush, Jeans: Topshop, Mules: Halogen, Bag: Tory Burch, Sunnies: Ray-Ban
Happy Monday loves! Hope you had a fun, relaxing weekend. We definitely did! The weather was pretty gorgeous so I was super happy to be able to get caught up on blog shoots. My cousin also recently moved here from Boston for grad school so we got to see her Saturday and did some dinner + shopping! Sunday, we just relaxed and got stuff done around the house. I feel like it's been a while since we've had a chill weekend so I feel very refreshed!

Y'all know how obsessed I am with these leopard mules from the Nordstrom sale. I just LOVE them for work, for a casual outfit, for anything really! Also, I bought these jeans while we were in NYC and to say I'm in love is an understatement. I have the Topshop Jamie jeans in black and I literally wear them 4 times a week during the fall/winter so when I saw they had the Jamie version in a light-wash I knew I had to have them. I really like pairing a light-wash denim with darker tones for contrast and to transition them into fall! Everyone has their favorite brand of jeans and while I love Joe's Jeans or Paige Denim, I find that Topshop really is the most flattering on my body and they're a great price-point.
[Linking up with Biana from B Loved Boston, By Lauren M, Trend Spin]
8.18.2017

Fashion Essentials for Work--Work-Wise Series

Pants, Heels, Tunic, Bag, Loafers, Blazer, Necklace, Sweater
Happy Friday babes! Hope you had a great week and have some fun weekend plans ahead. This weekend we have family that will be in town so that's going to be most of Saturday then Sunday I am planning to devote to getting caught up on blog stuff! The weather is supposed to be gorgeous all weekend so I'm hoping I don't get rained out of any outfit shoots like last weekend.

This post is for those of you that work in a corporate office setting and need some outfit inspiration! My office is sort of a mixture of casual and professional so for the last 2 years I've really leaned more on the casual side. This year one of my silly resolutions was to start dressing more like an adult haha especially at work! Even though I have the option to wear jeans I've been trying to dress a little more business professional over business casual. These pants from J. Crew are my absolute FAVORITE. They're super slimming and look very tailored without actually being tailored! I also have to have a good collection of blazers because I love wearing them to work but also dressing them down with jeans.

I think having a great, professional bag makes any work outfit look super chic. I just got this Tory Burch bag but in the "soft clay" color and it is just the perfect bag. Last year I used my TB Perry Tote a ton too! This summer I also invested in a Goyard tote because I found it slightly reduced on Ebay and I've been wanting one for a while. While I do LOVE it especially for work and travel, I know it's not as affordable. I think Tory Burch is a great price-point and so classic.

New Work-Wise Series
Ok so I have been wanting to start a new series on my blog just because I've been feeling a little un-inspired by always talking clothes on here. As some of y'all might know, I work in Human Resources/Organizational Development by day so I really wanted to incorporate some of my knowledge on career advancement, interviewing/job hunting, staying organized/motivated, and since this IS a fashion blog, dressing for success of course! Let me know what you guys think of the new series and any topics you might be interested in learning more about!
8.16.2017

Fall Looks from Last Year to Recreate + FF Link-Up!

Similar Poncho, Similar Hat
Similar Sweater, Similar Skirt, Boots
Similar Sweater, Jeans
DressScarf, Booties, Sunglasses
Similar Dress
This was from J. Crew Factory last year--if it comes back in stock this season I'll let y'all know because you NEED it!
Similar Kimono, Similar Hat
Similar Dress
Similar Plaid
Similar Hat, Similar Peplum, Flares
Happy Wednesday loves! First off, sorry that I missed my Monday post. We only had time to do one outfit shoot on Saturday before it rained and of course I hated how it turned out! Sunday we spent pretty much the whole day at the winery with friends so still had no time to get in an outfit shoot. The last few months pretty much since the wedding have been so crazy busy so I'm glad for the rest of this month and most of September it will be more laidback so I can focus on my blog content!

Anyway, since we weren't able to get in an outfit shoot, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite fall looks from last year because a lot of items are in stock again this year or there are plenty of similar options! I don't know about y'all but the minute August rolls around, I am just READY to break out the fall wardrobe and for the temperatures to drop just a tiny bit!


8.11.2017

My Top 5 Restaurants in NYC


Happy Friday y'all! Hope you had a great week and have some fun weekend plans ahead. We're keeping Saturday pretty open because I definitely need to get caught up on sleep and blog posts! Sunday, we're going to a winery with two other couples so that will be very fun. The weather looks like it's going to be awesome!

Jumping right into today's post, I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite NYC restaurants because if you have been following me for a while, you probably know that I go up to the city 3-4 times a year. I'm lucky enough to have a best friend that lives in the city so she always finds or knows of some gems! A few of these I've only been to once or twice but others are regular stops whenever we visit.

1.) Nomo Soho--you have probably seen this restaurant on a ton of other blogger Instagrams because it has to be one of the prettiest restaurants I've ever been to! It almost looks like a greenhouse but with gorgeous chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and the yummiest avocado toast I've ever had. Definitely add this to your list if you're planning to spend a day shopping in Soho!

2.) La Pecora Bianca--I had seen a few other bloggers talk about this spot so we made sure to stop by during one of our trips for brunch. If I remember right, it isn't too far from Chelsea Market/the High Line so it's a great place to grab food before hitting up those spots. I was immediately in love with the marble tables and the decor in general. Their french toast was phenomenal and if you're a fan of latte art, this place is great!

3.) Bluestone Lane--This is one that I keep meaning to go back to! We went a few years ago and I was just so smitten with the little hanging plants and the cozy atmosphere. This is another place where you have to get the avocado toast. It's a close second to Nomo Soho!

4.) Beyoglu--The last two or three times we have gone to NYC this has been our late lunch stop after a day of shopping. It's near where my best friend lives (on the Upper East side) so she recommended it and we've been in love ever since. It's a great place to share food with friends because they have so many fabulous Mediterranean tapas! When you go, ORDER THE SHRIMP. It's the best grilled shrimp ever and the bread + hummus is amazing too. I can't believe I don't have any pics at Beyoglu since I feel like we eat here most! I think we're just too busy chowing down to take Instagram pics!
5.) El Rio Grande--Another place we have frequented with the best margaritas! This was another recommendation from Maddie and let me just say if you're looking for a good place to pre-game or just get a nice happy buzz going, get a pitcher of margaritas to split with friends and you'll be set for the night. It has a really fun vibe and I think it's the perfect spot pre-going out.


Hope y'all enjoyed this post! Have a great weekend!!
8.09.2017

Styling a Lace Cami + Fashion Frenzy Link-Up

Cardi: BP (sold out during sale, similar here), Shorts: Loft, Cami: Lush (also sold out in sale, similar here), Booties: Vince Camuto, Backpack: Rebecca Minkoff (old, similar here), Sunnies: Ray-Ban
Happy Wednesday ladies! Hope you're having a great week so far. I am still SO exhausted and not caught up on sleep from this weekend in NYC. Saturday night I think I only got a total of 3 hours of sleep and I wasn't able to nap on the bus back so I'm totally dragging still!

This cami, cardigan and my peep-toe booties are all from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale so unfortunately the cami and cardigan are sold out for now! I'll definitely keep you guys posted if they come back in stock  but I linked to very similar versions that are still on Nordstrom's site. I have been wanting a good quality lace cami for a while and have had my eye on the ones from CamiNYC but I just can't justify paying over $100 for a tank top lol! This one is a great dupe and it is good quality. Definitely plan to pair this cami under blazers and moto jackets as the weather gets cooler!


8.07.2017

The Most Romantic Summer Dress

Dress: Boohoo, Wedges: J. Crew, Sunnies: Karen Walker
Happy Monday beauties! Hope you had a fabulous weekend. I had such a blast in NYC with the girls! We went out for dinner and drinks when we got there Friday at a super yummy Mexican restaurant--can't remember the name but it was on the Upper East side. Saturday we got brunch at Nomo Soho which is definitely my FAVORITE restaurant I've ever been to in NYC. It's so gorgeous and totally Instagram-worthy so I highly recommend. The food is great too! After that we went shopping in Soho (as always) and also went to the Glossier show-room which was pretty neat. We grabbed a late lunch/early dinner then went to the Silent Disco that night! Always SO much fun!

This dress absolutely sold me from the moment I saw it online! I WISH I had seen it before my rehearsal dinner because this would have been even more perfect than the one I ended up wearing. I love the romantic drapey sleeves and the light, flowy material. I also love that it's a halter neck! As much as I love off-the-shoulder dresses and tops, it is somewhat annoying that I find myself constantly having to pull them up. With this halter-neck that isn't an issue at all and makes it super comfortable to wear. It's also a great price under $45!
[Linking up with Biana from B Loved BostonByLaurenM, Style Elixir, Trend Spin]